When is it appropriate to examine the patient's anus?

a. When the patient is complaining of abdominal pain
b. When the patient is complaining of isolated leg trauma
c. When the patient is complaining of minor anal pain
d. When the patient is complaining of rectal bleeding


Ans: d. When the patient is complaining of rectal bleeding

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